Class IITerminatedVoluntary: Firm initiated
QST Ingredients and Packaging: food recall H-0498-2025
QST Ingredients and Packaging of Rancho Cucamonga, CA recalled Cajun Seasoning (Taratino) NET WT: 50 lb Usage: 13.80 LBS for 300 LBS of Meat UPC (QST# 4546). Reason: Product may contain small metal fragments due to contaminated onion powder ingredient used in manufacturing. The FDA listed it as Class II in its Enforcement Report dated Aug 20, 2025; distribution: California, Texas.
Record status as published: Terminated (terminated Apr 7, 2026). openFDA data last updated Oct 21, 2026.
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Recall details
- Product
- Cajun Seasoning (Taratino) NET WT: 50 lb Usage: 13.80 LBS for 300 LBS of Meat UPC (QST# 4546)
- Product quantity
- 731 pounds total
- Reason for recall
- Product may contain small metal fragments due to contaminated onion powder ingredient used in manufacturing.
- Codes, lots and dates on the package
- Lot# 118251
- Distribution pattern
- Product was distributed to 4 different customers who either use recalled finished product for ingredient in further processing or repack for retail sales. 4 customers are located in Southern California with the remaining customer in Texas.
- Recalling firm
- QST Ingredients and Packaging, Rancho Cucamonga, CA
- Classification
- Class II — the FDA uses this class for a situation in which using or being exposed to the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.
- Voluntary or mandated
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- How the firm first notified customers
- Letter
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Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Recall initiated by the firm | Aug 7, 2025 |
| Classified by the FDA | Aug 14, 2025 |
| Published in the Enforcement Report | Aug 20, 2025 |
| Terminated | Apr 7, 2026 |
Other products in the same recall event
The FDA groups related products under one recall event (event 97426).
- H-0497-2025 — Lemon Pepper Seasoning (Tarantino) NET WT: 50 lb UPC (QST# 6402)
- H-0496-2025 — BBQ Riblet Seasoning (Cargill Meat)(PPM) NET WT: 50 lb UPC (QST# 5275)
- H-0495-2025 — Reduced Sodium Roast Beef Rub (Serv-Rite) NET WT: 50 lb UPC (QST# 6313)
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Sources
- U.S. Food and Drug Administration, openFDA food enforcement reports, recall number H-0498-2025 (openFDA record). Data provided by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (https://open.fda.gov).
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